Groundhog's Day Books for Kids

Here’s a list of Groundhog’s Day books kids will love! This holiday comes around once a year, however it is such a fun day for kiddos.

1.   “Groundhog Gets a Say” by Pamela Curtis Swallow:  Groundhog wants everyone to know that he can do LOTS more than tell the weather.  He is pretty special and wants everyone to know all about it. This book gives lots of information about real groundhogs.

2.   “The Night Before Groundhogs Day” by Natasha Wing:  This is a part of an amazing series of books that teaches children all about holidays.  In this book we learn all about Groundhog’s day the day before. When the groundhog comes out of his den,  will there be spring or six weeks of snow?  

3.     “Groundhog’s Runaway Shadow” by David Biedzycki:  No matter what Phil’s shadow was always with him. Phil and shadow always wanted the opposite things and Phil got so frustrated he told Shadow “I wish you would go away!”  So. Shadow went his own way.  Will Phil ever find his shadow?

4.  “Groundhog’s Day off” by Robb Peralman:  Each year when Groundhog’s day comes along, everyone is only concerned about the weather.  Groundhog feels sad no one even asks about him, so he decided to go on vacation. Will the town learn to appreciate Groundhog in time for Groundhog’s day? 

5.  “Substitute Groundhog” by Pat Miller:  Oh, no!  Groundhog is sick and it is almost Groundhog’s day! Can he find a substitute in time?

6. “Wake up Groundhog” by Susanna Lenoard Hill ( limited availability) :  Phyllis is a groundhog who is great at predicting the weather better than her whole family, even her Uncle Punxsutawney Phil. She wants to predict the weather , but her uncle insists she can’t do it.  Do you think her family will ever see how good she is at predicting the weather and give her the job?

7. “Groundhog Weather School” by Joan Holub: Have you got what it takes to be a weather forecaster?  Well if you check all 6 boxes you’re invited to weather school!  If not, read along to attend with groundhog and learn fun facts about the weather and groundhogs.

8. “Ten Grouchy Groundhogs” by Kathryn Heling ( limited availability)  Winter is tough underground for these ten grouchy groundhogs!  When it is time to come out of their den, will they see their shadows and go back to sleep?  Or will winter be over and spring ready to start?  Read to find out all about these 10 groundhogs.

9. “ Double Trouble Groundhog Day”  by Bethany Roberts:  Grampie is getting too old to predict the weather, so he is giving the job to one of the twins.  Whoever, pulls the longest straw will get the job.  But will the losing twin let the other do the job?  

10. “Who Will See Their Shadow this Year?”  by Jerry Pallotta: Why is Groundhog the only animal who gets to bring spring with his shadow?  See what happens when other animals try.   

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